ADM Clapperton (ret)

In this episode of Phoenix Cast, hosts John and Rich are joined by special guest Vice Admiral (ret) Craig Clapperton - the former Commander of Navy’s Fleet Cyber Command. They discuss how technical mastery, leadership development, and career progression differ across ranks, and why early-career officers and operators must prioritize deep warfighting competence before broadening into team leadership and enterprise impact. They also explore how to brief and influence senior leaders effectively, integrate kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities, and build trust through competency, character, and integrity in high-stakes cyber and joint operations. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Tweet us at our new handle, @ThePhoenixCast , and don't forget to join our LinkedIn Group to connect with fellow Phoenix Casters. If you enjoyed the episode, help us out by leaving one of those coveted 5-star reviews on Apple Podcasts . Thanks for listening!

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ADM Clapperton (ret) is an episode from Phoenix Cast by Task Force Phoenix.

This episode is 01:16:18 long.

This episode was published on Jan 30, 2026.

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